Award

Electronic Bill Payments Housing (CF185)

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Electronic Bill Payments Housing (CF185)" contract has reached the award stage, with an active contract awarded to Allpay Limited. The buying organisation, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, located in Ellesmere Port, England, conducted this tender using an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure. The industry category for this contract is financial and insurance services, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 18th March 2026, and the award date on 18th March 2026, with the award notice published on 19th March 2026.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic bill payment solutions, particularly large organisations familiar with servicing public sector clients. The contract, valued at £53,000, provides a substantial three-year engagement, beneficial for companies looking to expand their footprint in financial services within the public sector. Businesses with robust service offerings in financial technology or with a history in similar contracts would be well-positioned to compete for such opportunities in the future. While this particular contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises can leverage this engagement to demonstrate expertise and potentially secure additional public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Bill Payments Housing (CF185)

Notice Description

Electronic Bill Payments Housing (CF185)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b73c41a4-0d8c-4fed-b274-ec40aa26a8d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4089756-1c07-4a1a-8435-562027c66e9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLPAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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